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ST52 FLV

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,456 mi
Last recorded64,456 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 FLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,456 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,712 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 52,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,338 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,548 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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ST52 FLV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST52 FLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST52 FLV registered?

ST52 FLV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is ST52 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 FLV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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